How to Complete the Foundations Mode Mastery Objective in FC 26
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The new season of Ultimate Team is in full swing, and EA Sports has introduced the Foundations Mode Mastery objective to reward players for exploring everything the game has to offer. This set of challenges is designed to familiarize you with different game modes while providing a significant boost to your club with several high-value untradeable packs.
Squad Battles Grind
Play 7 Squad Battles matches.
Rivals Competitor
Play 5 Rivals matches.
Rush Rotation
Play 5 Rush matches.
Live Events Challenger
Play 5 Live Event matches.
Clinical Finisher
Score 20 goals across any Ultimate Team game mode.
First Owner Core
Play 5 matches with 3+ First Owner players in starting 11.
SBC Builder
Complete 5 SBC Groups.
Winning Streak
Win 7 matches in any Ultimate Team game mode.
Strategy for Completing Foundations Mode Mastery
To complete this objective efficiently, you should aim to multi-task across different modes. Focusing on a single mode at a time is fine, but many requirements like Clinical Finisher and Winning Streak can be progressed simultaneously while you tackle Squad Battles or Rivals. Ensure you are using First Owner players in your starting eleven to hit the First Owner Core requirement early.
- Play Squad Battles on at least Semi-Pro difficulty to combine win objectives with scoring milestones.
- Jump into the new Rush mode for quick rotations and easy games played progress.
- Keep an eye on Live Events for limited-time friendly requirements.
- Check your club for First Owner items before starting your Rivals grind.
Rewards Analysis and Pack Value
The ultimate reward for finishing all tasks is the 84+ TOTW 1-20 Player Pack. This pack is particularly valuable as it guarantees an inform player from the first twenty weeks of the game cycle, which can be essential for high-rated SBCs or even a direct upgrade to your squad. Along the way, you will also earn an 84+ Rare Gold Player Pack and a 2x 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack among others.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are the rewards from Foundations Mode Mastery tradeable?
- No, all rewards earned from this objective are untradeable, meaning they cannot be sold on the Transfer Market.
- Which mode is fastest for the Winning Streak objective?
- Squad Battles on a lower difficulty or Rush mode are typically the fastest ways to secure a winning streak.
- Do I need to spend coins to complete this?
- Not necessarily. Most challenges can be completed with players earned through gameplay, though the SBC Builder may require some low-rated fodder.
